Days Law Firm is a federal and state criminal defense law firm serving Fresno, Bakersfield, and San Jose, California with the main Fresno office at 1125 T Street and can be reached at (559) 475-8185 available 24/7. The firm is led by Attorney Marc Days, a federal criminal defense attorney with significant federal and state legal experience who has handled thousands of cases over two decades. Days Law Firm offers in-person and virtual phone consultations and will meet with clients in jail or after hours by appointment, demonstrating their commitment to being available in clients’ time of need. The firm has a reputation for paying close attention to clients’ goals and working tirelessly to champion favorable outcomes.
Days Law Firm specializes in federal and state criminal defense including Bail Reform Act cases, federal crimes, firearm and weapon offenses, drug crimes, DUI, domestic violence, violent crimes, and wiretaps and electronic surveillance cases. Attorney Marc Days has successfully briefed, argued, and obtained reversals litigating against the largest law firm in the state, appeared and prevailed before local and state commissions as well as the California Court of Appeal. Notable case results include alleged $25 Million federal water theft case resulting in probation with no restitution, not guilty verdicts in federal court on charges of first and second-degree murder, government motion for $3.1 Million denied, charges dismissed based on insanity defense, mandatory life case dismissed, bank robbery conviction reversed, motion to suppress wire taps granted, 10 year mandatory minimum charge dismissed, and military veteran’s conviction reversed. The firm serves Fresno, Bakersfield at 4900 California Ave., Tower B, 2nd Floor, and San Jose at 99 South Almaden Blvd., Suite 600.
Bernard P. Bray operates his criminal defense practice from San Jose, California, bringing forty-two years of successful criminal defense experience since 1983 to clients throughout Santa Clara County and State and Federal Courts. Attorney Bray is widely recognized and respected in the legal community for his extensive experience and successful results handling criminal cases involving drunk driving, domestic violence, drug trafficking, theft, white collar crime, homicide, and all other criminal matters. Licensed to practice before all State and Federal Courts of California and the United States Supreme Court, he provides aggressive representation that can make all the difference in case outcomes. His practice encompasses DUI defense, drug crimes, domestic violence charges, prostitution cases, strike crimes, juvenile crimes, and murder defense, with a track record of helping clients avoid jail time through skilled negotiation and courtroom advocacy. Attorney Bray takes great pride in working personally with each client and is passionate about protecting rights and minimizing consequences of arrests or criminal investigations. The firm emphasizes the lifelong consequences that arrests can have and stresses the importance of experienced aggressive legal help at every stage of the criminal process. Clients can reach Attorney Bray directly at 408-292-9700 for immediate answers and to schedule risk-free, confidential consultations to discuss options following arrests or criminal investigations, with the attorney committed to enhancing the probability of achieving the most successful outcome possible in criminal cases throughout San Jose and Santa Clara County.
The Law Office of Stephanie Rickard operates from 1625 The Alameda Suite 801, San Jose, CA 95126, providing comprehensive criminal defense services throughout the Bay Area with over twenty-five years of experience. Stephanie Rickard, a former Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, leverages her prosecutorial background to build strong defenses for clients facing DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, juvenile offenses, theft, weapons charges, and complex fraud cases. Her approach combines professional dedication with genuine personal concern, treating clients with honesty, compassion, and respect while working diligently to restore hope for their futures. The practice emphasizes multilevel defense strategies incorporating both legal advocacy and treatment resources, particularly for clients dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues. Rickard’s extensive trial experience includes successfully defending both simple and extremely complex cases, from misdemeanor DUI charges to serious felony sexual allegations. She provides twenty-four-hour availability recognizing that criminal charges create overwhelming stress for clients and families. The firm assists international clients by explaining California’s unique legal methods, particularly in domestic violence and drug cases where procedures differ significantly from other jurisdictions. Her goal remains consistent across all cases: obtaining the best possible result through treatment, probation, negotiated settlement, or trial victory. Contact 408-289-1001 or visit the Saginaw Street office for a free consultation with an attorney committed to defending your future.
Located at 111 North Market Street #300, San Jose, CA 95113, The San Jose DUI Experts provides high-powered criminal defense representation for alcohol and marijuana DUI cases throughout Santa Clara County and surrounding areas including Campbell, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View. The firm offers 24/7 consultation at 408-538-2873, fighting DUI charges with experienced attorneys who regularly work against District Attorney offices and understand that arrests don’t equal guilt or conviction. Their practice handles first-time DUI offenses facing four-month license suspensions, extreme DUI cases, underage zero tolerance violations, drug-related DUI charges, and assists with critical DMV Administrative Per Se hearings that must be requested within 10 days of arrest. The attorneys defend clients facing mandatory alcohol education programs up to nine months, ignition interlock device installation, 30-day hard license suspensions, and thousands in fines and court costs. They identify defense strategies including improper blood collection, administrative procedure errors, Miranda rights violations, illegal arrests, and field sobriety test failures to minimize impacts on clients’ licenses, employment, and daily lives. Operating Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm with emergency availability, the firm provides aggressive representation to avoid convictions that could exceed $10,000 in total costs while maintaining offices convenient to the courthouse.
Steven H. Nakano, Attorney at Law serves San Jose and Santa Clara County from offices at 161 Jackson Street, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95112, providing criminal defense representation since 1985. With over 35 years defending clients against charges including murder, robbery, assault, domestic violence, gang crimes, illegal weapons possession, and probation violations, Nakano takes limited cases to ensure personalized attention for each client. The firm handles serious felonies involving violence, drug trafficking, burglary, theft crimes, and DUI charges, utilizing Nakano’s extensive trial experience as the first lawyer to use digital animation as evidence in a California murder case. Criminal defense services encompass pre-trial motions, plea negotiations, jury trials, and sentencing advocacy, with Nakano maintaining relationships with prosecutors and judges throughout Santa Clara County courts. The practice defends clients facing gang enhancement allegations, three-strikes prosecutions, and cases involving firearms or weapons charges that carry mandatory prison sentences. Nakano represents individuals charged with domestic violence, sexual assault, and cases requiring specialized defense against forensic evidence and expert testimony. The attorney provides free consultations and develops comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Call (408) 998-1985 for immediate criminal defense assistance.
Knight Law operates from 1010 W. Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95126, led by Lieutenant Colonel Nana Knight, a board-certified criminal law specialist, former prosecutor, and current California Air National Guard JAG officer serving Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties at 408-877-6177. Nana Knight brings 15 years of criminal justice experience as a former Deputy District Attorney and military prosecutor, having handled hundreds of domestic violence cases and trained attorneys nationwide, with expertise spanning criminal defense, military law, and personal injury matters. The firm specializes in DUI defense, homicide/murder, domestic violence, sexual assault, strike offenses, white collar crimes, drug offenses, juvenile crimes, and military UCMJ matters including courts-martial, adverse administrative actions, and Article 15 proceedings. As one of fewer than 350 California attorneys certified as criminal law specialists by the State Bar, Knight combines former prosecution experience with current military service to anticipate government strategies and neutralize prosecution tactics. The practice offers attorney consultation services leveraging Knight’s domestic violence prosecution expertise, multilingual services in Armenian, Russian, and Spanish, and personal injury representation for wrongful death, brain injuries, and excessive force cases. With combat-tested experience from gang and murder prosecutions plus senior positions at San Jose City Attorney’s Office, Knight Law provides exceptional credentials focused on achieving the best possible outcomes through thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
Law Offices of William V. Pernik is a criminal defense law firm with offices at 215 W. Franklin Street 5th Floor Suite 502, Monterey, California 93940 (831-480-9217), 40 Central Avenue Suite 4, Salinas, California 93901 (831-480-9165), and 1600 The Alameda #202, San Jose, California 95126 (408-809-0331). Founded by William V. Pernik, a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization who previously served as a public defender in Tulare and Monterey Counties from 2007 to 2015, the firm has deep roots in the Maple Valley-Covington-Black Diamond-Fairwood community with attorneys Roland Soltesz, Dustin Ercolano, and Alana Wilson.
The firm specializes in criminal defense matters including DUI, homicides, sex offenses, drug charges, domestic violence, federal crimes, juvenile crimes, probation violations, property crimes, theft crimes, violent felonies, white collar crimes, and expungements, with special focus on mental health advocacy and veteran defense services. William V. Pernik has been featured in the Super Lawyers list for 2025 and Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2019-2021, offering free consultations with discounts for current and former service members, providing services in both English and Spanish throughout Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County, and San Mateo County.
Vijay Dinakar operates his criminal defense practice from 255 North Market Street, Suite 280, San Jose, CA 95110, serving Santa Clara County clients at 408-275-2307. Attorney Dinakar specializes in criminal defense matters including domestic violence charges, DUI offenses, theft crimes, and serious violent felonies with particular expertise in immigration consequences of criminal convictions. The firm handles drunk driving cases from first-time DUI to multiple offense charges, fighting to preserve driving privileges and prevent deportation for non-citizen clients. Their criminal defense practice encompasses drug possession and distribution charges, assault and battery, robbery, burglary, and white collar crimes including fraud and embezzlement. Mr. Dinakar represents clients facing domestic violence accusations and restraining order violations, working to protect professional licenses and prevent immigration consequences. The office defends against serious and violent felony charges including weapons offenses, sex crimes, and gang-related allegations in Santa Clara County Superior Court. With focus on minimizing collateral consequences, the firm negotiates plea agreements that avoid deportation triggers for immigrant clients. Attorney Dinakar provides comprehensive criminal defense throughout San Jose, offering flexible consultation scheduling and personalized attention to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys maintains offices at 600 Allerton Street Suite 201G in Redwood City, California 94063 and 1625 The Alameda Suite 405 in San Jose, California 95126, serving Silicon Valley with over three decades of combined criminal defense experience. The firm has successfully defended over 3,000 cases and completed more than 50 trials throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Their criminal practice encompasses assault, domestic violence, DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, and violent offenses with attorneys who are California State Bar Certified Specialists in criminal law. Both partners have been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers from 2012-2021 and named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 lists. The firm provides personalized representation with transparent communication ensuring clients are never left uninformed about their case status. They offer 24/7 availability responding promptly to calls day or night. Ahmed & Sukaram has achieved numerous dismissals, hung juries, and not guilty verdicts including cases involving false imprisonment, sexual battery, indecent exposure, domestic violence restraining orders, and DUI charges with blood alcohol concentrations exceeding legal limits through aggressive cross-examination and thorough case preparation.
Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman (VIB Law) operates from 675 N 1st Street, Ste 790, San Jose, California 95112, serving as Northern California’s largest and most successful criminal defense firm with Bay Area attorneys bringing combined 70 years of criminal law experience at (408) 920-9720. The San Jose criminal defense firm specializes in sex crime defense, domestic violence, violent crimes, juvenile offenses, record clearance, and DUI cases, with attorneys Patrick Valencia and Riccardo Ippolito including a former prosecutor and probation officer. Their aggressive, proactive, client-centered approach levels the playing field against government prosecution while maintaining constant communication to keep clients informed throughout the legal process. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, VIB Law offers flexible scheduling for free consultations, payment plans, and accepts all major credit cards with options to handle hiring remotely for urgent matters. The firm’s insider knowledge of local courts and extensive experience provides clear advantages over less experienced attorneys, successfully achieving dismissals in child molestation cases, second DUI charges, and violent crime accusations. Serving Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Fremont, Hayward, and throughout Silicon Valley, VIB Law guides clients through the chaos of the criminal justice system back to jobs and family as quickly as possible.
